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IMG Worlds of Adventure – IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park, opened in Dubai on August 31. The Predator roller coaster (pictured) is one of 22 rides and attractions.

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Billion-dollar project – The park is as big as 28 football fields, measuring some 1.5 million square feet in size. It cost more than $1 billion dollars and took three years to build.

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The Velociraptor – The signature ride at the theme park, the Velociraptor, sets another record in Dubai -- fastest and tallest roller coaster in the emirate.

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Lost Valley -- Dinosaur Adventure – The Velociraptor is part of the Lost Valley -- Dinosaur Adventure zone, alongside rides such as Forbidden Territory and the Carnivore Hut food outlet.

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Dino Carousel – Dino Carousel is another Lost Valley attraction.

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Marvel – The park features characters under license from Marvel, such as the Avengers Flight of the Quinjets ride.

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Chang's Golden Dragon – Pan-Asian restaurant Chang's Golden Dragon, in the Marvel zone, is one of 28 dining outlets. There are also 25 retail stores on site.

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The Haunted Hotel – Dare you stay at the Haunted Hotel? Gearing up for the Halloween crowds, this spooky attraction is for over-15s only.

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The Powerpuff Girls -- Mojo Jojo's Robot Rampage! – There are also characters under license from Cartoon Network, which is owned by CNN's parent company, Turner. The Powerpuff Girls ride lets little ones take to the skies alongside Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup.

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Adventure Time Tree House – The Tree House is part of an adventure land inspired by the Cartoon Network show Adventure Time.